What is another word for chaffinch?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈafɪnt͡ʃ] (IPA)

The chaffinch is a small passerine bird that is found throughout Europe and parts of Asia. While it is a common bird, there are many different words that can be used to describe it. One synonym for the chaffinch is the "bramble bird," as it is often found in hedgerows and near blackberry bushes. Another synonym is the "pink finch," as the male chaffinch has a pink breast. Other synonyms include the "bachelor bird," the "beech finch," and the "twink." No matter what you call it, the chaffinch is a delightful bird to observe and listen to with its melodic song.

What are the hypernyms for Chaffinch?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Chaffinch?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for chaffinch (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Chaffinch?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Chaffinch

As the sun rises the chaffinch utters his bold challenge on the tree; the notes are so rapid that they seem to come all at once.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
He even remembered something about an official communication which he had opened a day or two before, and hastily dropped in order to fling a book at a strange cat that had come into the garden, and was cowering in wait for a chaffinch.
"The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols"
William Black
I was astonished to see him back; so, apparently, was the chaffinch.
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson

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